In presidential and gubernatorial elections, so much hangs on the debates. Candidates spend hours in tense rooms with their aides, practicing how to attack, defend and parry. They must imagine every possible retort and consider every possible response. The hardest part? Making the theater, the game, the wrestling match — whatever you want to call it — seem natural. …

A new video produced by Leonardo DiCaprio stars all sorts of celebrities who are most likely voting for Barack Obama. But no matter what your political leanings, it’s worth a watch. Thing is, there’s not a peep about Obama, John McCain, Republicans or Democrats in there. It’s just looking you in the eye and telling you to vote. …